I think one dish that everyone should have in their repertoire is the good ol' tomato spaghetti! I love that a classic tomato spaghetti is great anytime of the year, and that you can add any seasonal ingredients of your choice. Once you have the basic recipe down, you can play around with a variety of combinations and flavors. Garlic and basil I believe are a must in tomato spaghetti, but I usually like to add a few slices of red or green chile pepper to add a kick to it. I also add whatever else I have on hand like bacon or mushrooms, or another one of my favorite combos is baby spinach and crumbled goat cheese. As the goat cheese melts, it adds a pleasant creaminess to the dish that goes perfectly with the tangy tomato sauce. Feel free to come up with your own mix of ingredients!
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When I come home after a long day of work or classes, I am usually exhausted. As much as I love cooking, there are days when I just want to eat something quick that is satisfying yet requires minimum effort and energy expenditure. This dish is perfect for a quick weekday dinner during those days when you feel really, really lazy... I would say that this takes 10 minutes to make, from start to finish! The most work that this recipe requires may be mincing the garlic or chopping the green onions. (And isn't there always something cathartic about smashing garlic cloves with your knife?) The base sauce for this dish is a pretty standard Korean bulgogi marinade, except that since you're using ground beef, it requires no marination at all. I hope you enjoy it!
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